Engrailed and Invected Line. This suggests a place of meeting of union of opposites such as land meeting water.
Ladder. A motif taken from everyday agricultural life, the ladder is symbolic of searching; rising above the petty problems of life.
Hen's feet. This is a delightful motif which stresses protection of the earth toward her young. They also denote guidance or direction of the young in their search for knowledge. Goose Feet. These represent the soul or spirit as well as giving an intimation of warning of wakefulness.
Rabbit's Ears. This ideogram denotes the humility of man as he attentively listens to the lessons offered by nature.
Stag. An ancient ideogram dating back to the Trypilljan culture, the stag signifies leadership, victory, joy and masculinity.
Two Line Cross. The simplest form of the star, this cross represent four cardinal points of reality, or the four ages of the world; child, youth, man and elder. The maltese cross is another variation of this motif.
Standing Cross. This motif was found even before Christian times in some areas, as a symbol of clan worship, and later incorporated into the Christian context.
St. Andrew's Cross. Because St. Andrew was the patron saint who preached Christianity in Ukraine, his X-shaped cross became a popular pysanka motif.
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